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Headachesare not uncommon after surgery. Tetra Images / Getty Images What Causes Headaches After Surgery? The stress of surgery may trigger a headache, particularly if you’re prone tomigrainesortension headachesand get them frequently. Tetra Images / Getty Images Migraines are a neurological condition triggered by environmental causes, a major one being stress. However, they are more common with surgeries that involve the head or face. This is because the nerves there are sensitive and can be damaged during surgery....

Identifying the Cause and Getting Treatment Headachesbehind the eyes can cause sharp, stabbing, or dull pain. Sinus or tension headaches or primary headache disorders can cause these headaches. Symptom onset, duration, and location can affect how your pain feels. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Tension headaches can cause pain to spread across the temples, scalp, or jaw. What pop in of Headache Is an Eye Headache? The trigeminal nerves respond to headache triggers and send this information to the brain, resulting in pain....

Why hypoglycemic headaches occur Hypoglycemia(low blood sugar) can cause and worsen headaches. A hypoglycemic headache can feel like dull throbbing in the temples. If you get migraines, low blood sugar may trigger amigraineepisode. Altrendo Images / Stockbyte / Getty Images Why Does Low Blood Sugar Cause Headaches? You may get a headache when your body’sglucose (or sugar) levels dropbelow 70 mg/dLthe benchmark for hypoglycemia. Headaches from blood sugar this low are usually described as a dull, throbbing feeling in the temples....

Or a sudden, severethunderclap headachecan be a symptom of the stroke-likereversible cerebral vascular syndromeor a brain hemorrhage. However, research suggests that secondary causes of headaches may be more common among pregnant people than previously thought. Between 35% and 42% of pregnant women seeking treatment have a secondary headache. Verywell / Laura Porter During the first trimester, headaches can follow nausea, vomiting, and dehydration due tomorning sickness. These could be symptoms of preeclampsia, a condition that usually occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy....

You’ll also learn about treatment, prevention, and when to see a healthcare provider. Eric Audras / Getty Images What Causes of Headaches in Kids? Children can get headaches for a variety of reasons. Eric Audras / Getty Images In some cases, there may be more than one source. Most are not serious and do not require medical treatment. Treating Your Childs Headache Severe headaches without a clear cause can be challenging to treat at home....

A scab after surgery is a normal part of healing. It forms at the incision site to protect the skin underneath while it heals. Removing a scab can impede healing, so it’s best to let it fall off on its own. sasirin pamai / Getty Images This setshemostasis, the process of stopping blood flow, into motion to prevent too much blood loss. What Scabs Look and Feel Like A scab is usually dark red or brown....

However, dandelions can interact with certain medications andcause adverse reactions. Its best to consult your healthcare provider before taking dandelion supplements. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak Health Benefits of Dandelion Dandelion comes in many different forms. Its greens can be eaten raw or cooked. It is also available in supplement form as tablets, capsules, tinctures, or liquid extracts. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak...

Some are traditionally used to reduce stress, anxiety, swelling, nausea, and pain. Others may help remedy ailments like toothaches, the flu, and the common cold. Herbs typically contain volatile oils, which can be quite potent. Verywell / Mira Norian That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Traditional Uses Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. It has traditionally been mixed with honey, ghee, or water....

Alfalfa leaf benefits are largely from its antioxidant properties. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)is a perennial plant (meaning it regrows every year). It belongs to theFabaceaefamily that has long been used in traditional medicine to treat various health conditions. Verywell / Getty Images Alfalfa is high in vitamins, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron. People eat alfalfa fresh in the form ofsprouts. It has a sweet, bitter, grassy flavor. It is also available as a supplement....

Boronis a naturally occurring element found in foods and available as a supplement. However, evidence for the benefits of boron is either mixed or limited. While boron might have health benefits, it is considered a nonessential nutrient. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health Researchers have not found any signs or symptoms of boron deficiency. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Safety Considerations:Avoid taking boron supplements if you have kidney disease or problems with kidney function....

Highly Nutritious but Can Be Toxic When Eaten Raw Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a tuberous root vegetable. It is also known as manioc, yuca, or mandioca and is native to South America. Eating this vegetable provides many health benefits because of the vitamins and minerals it contains. Julio Ricco / Getty Images Julio Ricco / Getty Images What Are the Nutritional Benefits of Cassava? Cassava contains high levels of vitamins and nutrients that provide various health benefits....

The health benefits of cloves include reducing tooth pain and blood sugar levels. Cloves are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are used in traditional Chinese andAyurvedic medicineto treat a variety of ailments. Cloves come from an evergreen tree (Syzygium aromaticum)native to Indonesia. They are also added to mouthwashes, creams, gels, and oils. This article explores the research to support cloves and clove oil for different medical uses. It also discusses potential side effects and warnings associated with cloves....

Kiwifruit (sometimes called kiwi) is a high-fiber fruit with green flesh and fuzzy brown skin. Though most people scoop out the flesh, it’s possible for you to also eat kiwi skin. It is also high in vitamin C, making it an excellent choice for your immune system. Andres Victorero/ Getty Images Andres Victorero/ Getty Images Kiwifruit Taste Kiwis are sweet and tangy with a slightly gritty texture. Though the skin is edible and packed with nutrients, some people prefer to remove the fuzzy skin....